Your next step with Jesus.

1. How can I be saved?

The good news of Christianity begins with God’s love. Sin separates us from God, and we cannot earn our way back through good behaviour. Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again. Through him, God offers forgiveness and new life as a gift of grace, received through faith.

Responding to Jesus means turning towards God, acknowledging your need for forgiveness and trusting Jesus as Lord. A prayer can express that trust; the words themselves are not a formula or a way to earn salvation.

God, I need your grace. I confess my sin and turn to you. Thank you for Jesus, for his death and resurrection. Help me trust him, follow him and live in your love. Amen.

Read: John 3:16–17; Romans 10:9–13; Ephesians 2:8–10.

Your next step: Tell a trusted Christian about your decision. Find a local church that teaches the Bible, and speak to a church leader about baptism and beginning discipleship.

2. How do I lead someone to Jesus?

Begin with care and listening. Ask whether the person is comfortable talking about faith. Share what Jesus means to you honestly, without pressure or promises that faith will remove every difficulty.

1. Listen to their story and questions.
2. Explain the good news: God’s love, our need for forgiveness, Jesus’ death and resurrection, and the invitation to trust him.
3. Read a short Bible passage together, such as John 3:16–17.
4. If they want to respond, offer to pray with them. Allow them to use their own words.
5. Keep walking with them. Help them connect with a healthy local church and accessible Bible teaching.

Respect a person’s choice to say no or to take time. You do not need to win an argument or pretend to know every answer.

Read: 1 Peter 3:15–16; Colossians 4:5–6.

3. How can I grow as a Christian?

Christian growth is a lifelong journey of learning to trust and follow Jesus. It does not mean a life without grief, temptation or setbacks. God’s grace invites us to keep returning to him.

• Read a little Scripture each day. Begin with a Gospel. Ask: What does this show me about Jesus? What can I put into practice?
• Pray honestly. Thank God, ask for help, confess what is wrong and pray for others. You can begin with a few simple sentences.
• Find community. Join worship and a small group at a local church. Seek leaders who welcome questions and treat people with care and accountability.
• Take one step of obedience. Practise forgiveness, generosity, honesty and service in ordinary life.
• Ask for support. Speak with someone trustworthy when you struggle. Needing help does not mean your faith has failed.

Read: Matthew 6:9–13; John 15:1–12; Galatians 5:22–23.

4. Why do Christians call Jesus the Son of God?

Christians believe that Jesus reveals God to us in a unique and complete way. He is not simply a wise teacher: the New Testament describes him as the eternal Word who became human, lived among us, died and rose again.

The title “Son of God” expresses his unique relationship with the Father. Historic Christian faith confesses one God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and Jesus as truly divine and truly human.

Start by reading a Gospel and noticing Jesus’ words, actions and relationships. Bring your questions to a trusted church leader; understanding grows through study and conversation.

Read: John 1:1–18; John 20:24–31; Colossians 1:15–20.

5. Is Jesus Christ coming back?

The New Testament teaches that Jesus will return and that God’s final purpose includes justice, resurrection and renewed creation. This hope encourages Christians to live faithfully, love their neighbours and care for the world today.

Christians differ about some details of end-times teaching. Jesus cautions against claiming to know the day or hour. Our focus is readiness, hope and faithful living, rather than fear or date-setting.

Read: Acts 1:9–11; Matthew 24:36; Revelation 21:1–5.

6. Your first seven days in the Bible

Choose a Bible translation you can understand. Read slowly; a few attentive minutes are a good beginning. This plan follows the opening chapters of Mark.

1. Day 1 — Mark 1:1–20. What does it mean to follow Jesus?
2. Day 2 — Mark 1:21–45. How does Jesus respond to people who need help?
3. Day 3 — Mark 2:1–17. What do you learn about forgiveness and grace?
4. Day 4 — Mark 2:18–3:19. What questions do these encounters raise?
5. Day 5 — Mark 3:20–4:20. What helps you listen to God’s word?
6. Day 6 — Mark 4:21–41. What fears can you bring to Jesus?
7. Day 7 — Mark 5. What have you learned about Jesus this week?

After each reading, write one observation, one question and one prayer. Continue through Mark at your own pace, then read John. Ask your local church to help you choose further books and study resources suited to your stage of faith.